This data collection will be conducted
annually to obtain program and performance information from
grantees funded under the Assistive Technology Act, Title III,
Alternative Financing Mechanism Program. The AT Act requires that
not later than December 31 of each year, the Secretary submit a
report to the Congress describing the progress of each alternative
financing program funded under Title III toward achieving the
objectives of this title. The information collected will assist
NIDRR to comply with a statutory requirement and to respond to the
GPRA require- ment to provide outcomes data. Data will primarily
be...........
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.